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How to identify and prevent a whaling attack
Whaling attacks usually blend into real business processes, asking you for a quick approval or help with a confidential work task. Often, nothing about it looks especially unusual. The pressure is sub...
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CEO fraud: How it happens and how to protect your business
Sometimes, all it can take is one convincing message to move real money. A finance manager might get an email that looks like it came from the CEO, asking them to pay an invoice. It looks normal, the ...
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Snapchat scams: Recognize the risks and stay safe
Snapchat’s fast, temporary style makes it easy to stay connected, but it can also make things easier for scammers. Fake accounts, phishing attempts, and sudden requests for money often rely on catch...
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Is QuillBot safe to use?
AI writing tools like QuillBot are now part of many people’s everyday writing workflow, from polishing emails and reports to refining essays and blog posts. As their use grows, so do questions about...
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Is WeChat safe? A complete privacy and security guide
WeChat is a popular messaging app developed by Chinese tech giant Tencent that combines chat, payments, and more into one platform. As it handles your personal data and your financial information (if ...
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Apple Pay scam: How to detect, prevent, and respond
Millions of people use Apple Pay every day for its convenience and strong mobile wallet security. That’s also why scammers focus on the people using it rather than the system itself. They often try ...
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Deep packet inspection (DPI): How it works and why it matters
Deep packet inspection (DPI) is embedded in specialized network devices and services, most commonly corporate firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS), and sometimes within the inf...
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How to ping an IP address
Ping is one of the easiest ways to check if your device can reach another computer, server, or website. It shows you if a connection is working and how long it takes for data to travel back and forth,...
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Airbnb scams: How to spot them and protect yourself as a guest or host
Airbnb has changed how people travel, but its convenience can make it a target for scammers. Unfortunately, while Airbnb’s security measures do stop many fraudulent attempts, some still slip through...
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What is Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)?
Traditional security models weren’t built for today’s distributed workplaces. They rely on fixed boundaries and on-premises hardware, which can make it difficult to protect remote users, enforce c...
